1969 Lotus Europa S2

The Lotus Europa is a two door mid-engined GT coupé built by Lotus Cars from 1966 to 1975. The Europa was designed and built to be an embodiment of Chapman's oft-stated philosophy of automotive design: "Simplify, then add lightness."

This 1969 Lotus Europa was purchased by the current vendor around Feb 2014 as a non-running project. Previously dry stored by a dealer, who eventually decided that he did not have time to give the project the attention it deserved, the current vendor then purchased the little Lotus with the intention of carrying out a full recommission and adding it to his collection as a "keeper" car.

During 2014 'DRA 311G' benefited from a considerable amount of work including, we are told, a new exhaust system, new gearbox seals and mounts, carb serviced and rebuilt, new throttle cable, new rear suspension struts, all brake parts replaced, new master cylinder and servo unit, all fluids changed and a general vehicle service. The fuel tank was removed, cleaned out and a new sender unit installed. Once the car was mechanically sound it was given a full road test and was then placed into the hands of the trim shop at Allon White Sports Cars who fitted new carpets and headlining and generally tidied the interior. At the same time the car was fitted with updated door pins from Banks Europa and a set of new door seals.

The car is fitted with a Renault Crossflow engine and, we are advised, starts without issue, runs quietly and idles perfectly.

The bodywork is not concours but is good for the age of the vehicle and is perfectly presentable as it stands.

Currently showing 76,800 miles on the odometer and now offered after recommissioning this Lotus Europa is currently MOT'ed and Tax exempt. The vendor advises us that a fair amount of money has been spent returning this car to the road and it is only a change of circumstances and a new motor sport project for 2015 that means he now has to reluctantly thin out his collection.

This 'pocket rocket' is a cost effective entry into 1970's classic cars and is sure to turn heads on days out or historic events alike. Viewing recommended.